We have prepared ourselves to be less dependent on Russian energy imports, we can reduce the imports, starting with coal, then oil. It will take more time to be independent from Russian natural gas imports, but we will continue so in the end we will be completely independent from Russia.

Christian Lindner

There was absolutely no need to think about an exit from coal with a fixed end-date. It was coming anyway.

Christian Lindner

He is too volatile ... Within 24 hours, Mr. Trump can change his... by Christian Lindner

He is too volatile ... Within 24 hours, Mr. Trump can change his position by 180 degrees.

Christian Lindner

We are experiencing a coup d'etat from above like in 1933 after the Reichstag fire. He is building an authoritarian regime tailored solely to himself, because the rights and freedoms of the individual no longer play a role, he cannot be a partner for Europe.

Christian Lindner

Germany can't be blackmailed, we know there is a dependency on natural gas from Russia, it is a reality. We need time to reduce this dependency, this is the situation of the contracts and we do not change because President Vladimir Putin needs rubles for President Vladimir Putin war chest.

Christian Lindner

If I could only follow my heart, there would be an immediate embargo on everything, however, it is doubtful that this would stop the war machine in the short term.

Christian Lindner

About 75% of Germans didn’t vote for the next chancellor’s party, so it might be advisable ... that the Greens and Free Democrats first speak to each other to structure everything that follows.

Christian Lindner